Proverb in the local language
Devi gba abɔbɔgo megba na klogo o.
A tortoise’s and snail’s shells
Proverb's direct translation
The child breaks a snail’s shell but not that of a tortoise.
Proverb's meaning
You shouldn't handle what you can't manage.
Equivalent proverb
Don't bite off more than you can chew.
From: Ewe
General comments
Ewe people live in Ghana and Togo.
